The PlayStation 5 ‘Slim’ console, an updated version of the original gaming system, has been released in select locations and is set to launch globally in the coming weeks. Tech YouTubers Dave2D and LinusTechTips have obtained the console and conducted teardowns to explore its design differences. The new version is notably thinner and lighter, and features a quad-panel cover design and an easily removable disc drive. The console’s heat management has also been improved with the addition of an extra heat pipe and a smaller baseplate. While the Slim version is slightly quieter overall, it generates more noise from the disc drive area. Despite these design changes, there is no updated processor in the Slim version, as it still utilizes the same 6nm Oberon Plus chip as the original PS5. Sony has not announced an exact release date for the Slim version, but it is expected to hit the market soon.
In detail, the PlayStation 5 ‘Slim’ is an updated version of the popular gaming console, designed to gradually replace the original version. It is currently available for sale in limited locations and will have a wider release in the near future. Tech influencers Dave2D and LinusTechTips have obtained the Slim version and conducted teardowns to examine its design changes. Notably, the Slim version features a thinner and lighter design compared to the original console. It also has a quad-panel cover design and an easily removable disc drive, allowing users to add it later if needed. The console’s heat management system has been enhanced with the addition of five heat pipes and a smaller baseplate.
During the teardowns, LinusTechTips measured the Slim version’s noise levels and found that it is slightly quieter overall, but generates more noise from the area where the disc drive is located. In terms of the processor, the Slim version does not have an updated chip. LinusTechTips confirmed that it still uses the same 6nm Oberon Plus chip as the original PS5, which explains why there is no change in power consumption between the two versions. While Sony has not provided an exact release date for the Slim version, it is evident that some units have already reached retail shelves. Gamers can expect the Slim version to be available widely very soon.
